2013 FIAT 500E parking sensors

LIGHTS .............................119
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................119
▫ Headlights ..........................119
▫ High Beams ........................ .120
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .120
▫ Parking Lights ...................... .120
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....120
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .120
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................121
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........121
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .122
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........123
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......124▫
Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........124
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................126
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .127
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........128
▫ To Activate ......................... .129
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................129
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .130
▫ To Resume Speed .....................130
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............130
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................130
 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........131
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................132
▫ Rear Park Assist Alerts ..................132
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Rear Park Assist Sensors
The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear
fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that
is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles, in the horizontal direction, from approximately
12 in (30 cm) up to 55 in (140 cm) from the center of the
rear fascia/bumper and up to 24 in (60 cm) from the
corners of the rear fascia/bumper, depending on the
location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
If several obstacles are detected, the Rear Park Assist
system indicates the nearest obstacle.
The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corresponds
to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the
underside of the car during the parking maneuver.
Rear Park Assist Alerts
If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE is
selected, an audible alert is activated.
The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver
that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses
between the tones are directly proportional to the dis-
tance from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succes-
sion indicate the presence of a very close obstacle. A
continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12
in (30 cm) away.
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CAUTION!
•Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is
unable to recognize every obstacle, including small
obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de-
tected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using Rear Park Assist.
WARNING!
• Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully
behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
You are responsible for safety and must continue to
pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
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